Dalvin Cook 2020 Outlook

[Cleanface 701]

Looks like Hicks is playing. Mack still questionable.  

[fantasymad 377]

Must win game for Vikes playoff chances. They are going to feed Cook.

[ajs723 3,444]

6 hours ago, Cleanface said:

Looks like Hicks is playing. Mack still questionable.  

I expect this to be a game where Cook is heavily involved in the screen game. They also never go away from him, so even if the Bears D is stout early, it won't be the end of the world. 

[Nap Time 1,060]

Mack and Hicks expected to play, starting CB and nickel CB are out ... Minnesota's TDs will probably come through the air like in Week 10.

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On Saturday the Bears ruled starting corner Jaylon Johnson and reserve safety Deon Bush both out. These two defensive backs will now join nickelback Buster Skrine on the sidelines, as Skrine was listed as out yesterday.

Outside linebackers Khalil Mack (shoulder) and James Vaughters (knee), and tight end Jimmy Graham (hip) remain questionable for Chicago, and it’s expected that all three will play on Sunday.

 

https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2020/12/19/22190888/chicago-bears-injury-update-jatylon-johnson-deon-bush-out-xavier-crawford-activated-practice-squad

[ajs723 3,444]

37 minutes ago, Nap Time said:

Mack and Hicks expected to play, starting CB and nickel CB are out ... Minnesota's TDs will probably come through the air like in Week 10.

 

https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2020/12/19/22190888/chicago-bears-injury-update-jatylon-johnson-deon-bush-out-xavier-crawford-activated-practice-squad

Against top tier rush defenses this year, Cook has produced:

15 points against these Bears.

19 points against the Bucs.

17 points against the Colts.

19 points against the Seahawks (not a great rush D, but a good one)

He should be fine, if not amazing, this week and next week against the Saints.

 

[Martinlongbow 57]

The King in the north!

[USWAY 366]

I was relatively pessimistic earlier in the season about this matchup for our boy, but one of the better run stuffers in the league Malcolm Brown is out today for the Saints. The Saints have been susceptible to the run the last two games. No wonder Brown has been out for those two games. Trey Hendrickson (pass rusher) is also out. He had two sacks against Mahomes last week putting him at 12.5 for the season.

In other news, Alex Mattison is out today as well.

[ajs723 3,444]

30 minutes ago, USWAY said:

I was relatively pessimistic earlier in the season about this matchup for our boy, but one of the better run stuffers in the league Malcolm Brown is out today for the Saints. The Saints have been susceptible to the run the last two games. No wonder Brown has been out for those two games. Trey Hendrickson (pass rusher) is also out. He had two sacks against Mahomes last week putting him at 12.5 for the season.

In other news, Alex Mattison is out today as well.

Ham is out for the Vikings, which isn't ideal, but hopefully won't have a huge impact. 

[fantasymad 377]

Frustrating game all those drives inside the 5 yd line and only 1 TD. But win or lose this week we hit the jackpot drafting this guy. 

[Loadedbrewer 60]

Vikings ran 8 plays inside the 10, Cook got 1 carry..... not ideal.

[fantasymad 377]

14 pts standard 16 pts ppr 

Could of easily been 20. Good start to the week but could of been a great start. 

[Nap Time 1,060]

The TD run by Boone was maddening.  No reason to pull Cook, he wasn't tired from a long run.

Cook had ~18 points per game Weeks 14-16 against a Murderer's Row of tough defenses.  Very impressive!

[ponchsox 1,800]

A little disappointed in his performance but it certainly wasn't a killer. Need my other guys to step up.

[CooL 3,269]

16.5 points in championship week has to be a little disappointing for his owners.  

For those who went against Cook, it almost feels like a win.

Puzzling usage down around the goal line.  Relying on Cousins to throw it in is exactly what the Saints wanted them to do.

Looking to next year...is Cook the consensus PPR #1?

[matanp 230]

6 minutes ago, CooL said:

16.5 points in championship week has to be a little disappointing for his owners.  

For those who went against Cook, it almost feels like a win.

Puzzling usage down around the goal line.  Relying on Cousins to throw it in is exactly what the Saints wanted them to do.

Looking to next year...is Cook the consensus PPR #1?

I think CMC still has a shot to go ahead of him.  Same with Saquon although maybe with the injuries maybe not.  And I could see some drafting Kamara ahead of Cook depending on the QB situation in NO.

[nmartinez12443 561]

5 minutes ago, CooL said:

16.5 points in championship week has to be a little disappointing for his owners.  

For those who went against Cook, it almost feels like a win.

Puzzling usage down around the goal line.  Relying on Cousins to throw it in is exactly what the Saints wanted them to do.

Looking to next year...is Cook the consensus PPR #1?

There is this guy from New Orleans that is supposed to be pretty good...

 

But seriously top 5 should be 

1. Cmc

2. Kamara with Brees.

3. Cook 

4. Henry (meh)

5. Possibly Barkley.

6. Possibly Zeke. 

[The G Man 1,119]

Yeah, not the finish us Cook owners were hoping for. But, he had a great season so it's kinda hard to complain. I blame the play calling and his lack of involvement today more than anything, especially with how good he looked. SMH...

IMO, he's definitely in the conversation for top 3 pick next season the way it all stands right now. 

[USWAY 366]

I agree. A bit disappointing given the start. The Boone TD was just unfortunate. The end of the game was just ridiculous. Wonder why they kept him out on that last drive.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2020 by USWAY

[Nap Time 1,060]

18 minutes ago, nmartinez12443 said:

But seriously top 5 should be 

1. Cmc

2. Kamara with Brees.

3. Cook 

4. Henry (meh)

5. Possibly Barkley.

6. Possibly Zeke. 

 

Good list.  Week 14-16 schedule will play a role in their rankings.

[RUGOO 56]

Cooks points fell off last year in the fantasy playoffs as well . I’m fading on him next year , team stinks and usage is too much early on that he’s just not that effective in week 16 .  
 

it’s not his fault their line gets abused every year but as long as Rodgers is around and the bears and lurking this team isn’t going to be playing for much when you need it.

 

[Nap Time 1,060]

8 minutes ago, RUGOO said:

Cooks points fell off last year in the fantasy playoffs as well . I’m fading on him next year , team stinks and usage is too much early on that he’s just not that effective in week 16 .

 

He just played a brutal stretch of games (the #1, #3, and #9 defenses vs RBs) and put up top 5 numbers.

You're lucky they took away downvoting posts.

 

[ninersdd 334]

5 hours ago, RUGOO said:

Cooks points fell off last year in the fantasy playoffs as well . I’m fading on him next year , team stinks and usage is too much early on that he’s just not that effective in week 16 .  
 

it’s not his fault their line gets abused every year but as long as Rodgers is around and the bears and lurking this team isn’t going to be playing for much when you need it.

 

Yeah, cause he missed a game and a half, of course his points would fall off.

[USWAY 366]

6 hours ago, Nap Time said:

 

He just played a brutal stretch of games (the #1, #3, and #9 defenses vs RBs) and put up top 5 numbers.

You're lucky they took away downvoting posts.

 

Yeah the "not effective" part was also ridiculous. Dude was slicing up New Orleans yesterday.

[phegotgame14 428]

How how game flow with that atrocious Defense allowed Cook to have a decent season

[Pooskay 807]

Frustrating game to watch. Should've had at least two TD's, and they put in Abdullah at the GL in the end??